Claim of Fact

• Fact

  • a thing that is known or proved to be true
  • based on objective evidence, observation, or documentation
  • generally accepted as true and not subject to opinions, interpretations, or beliefs
  • provides the foundation of logical reasoning and discourse.
• Claim

  • statement or assertion made by someone
  • can declare truth, express belief, or demand something
  • "the central argument" or thesis statement of a text
  • what a writer tries to prove by providing explanations, details, and types of evidence that can be used to support their claim.
• Claim of Fact

  • claim that reports, describes, predicts and shows cause and effect
  • claim that something quantifiable has existed (past), exists (present) or will exist (future)
  • relies on reliable sources or systematic procedure to be validated through science or history
• Fact vs Claim of Fact

  • Fact - statement that has been proven
  • Claim of Fact - an inference or an interpretation of facts
• Identifying Claim of Fact

  1. Is this issue related to possible cause and effect?
  2. Is this claim controversial or debatable?
  3. Is this statement true or false? How can its truthfulness be verified?
• Characteristics of Claim of Fact

  • Arguable/Debatable
  • Can be objectively proven
  • Based on reasonable inference
  • Can be justified and validated
• Ways on How to Defend a Claim of Fact

  1. State your claim clearly
  2. Provide a brief explanation or definition for words that may be unfamiliar to some readers
  3. Cite recent, accurate, and sufficient evidence. It should come from reliable sources or experts
  4. Organize the evidence in a logical way. The arrangement of evidence highlights the most important points
  5. To conclude your writing, reiterate the thesis
• Past Claim of Fact

  • Deal with assigning motive or responsibility for historical actions
• Present Claim of Fact

  • Deal with events of current importance